Rent the Runway Review

I love my designer fashions. But due to limited closet space and mindfulness when it comes to expenses, I simply can’t have every fashion that strikes my fancy. Or can I?

As part of the Fashion Forward Conference, co-hostess Audrey McClelland and I both got to rent designer gowns for one of our looks for the runway portion of the event.

To begin, I simply clicked on to www.renttherunway.com. So many of my favorite designers were there. You can sort by price, style, designer, trend, color….it is so easy to find inspiration.

All in, I spent about 20 minutes searching for “the dress.” I wanted something smashing so I started with a few of my favorite designers–Missoni and Donna Karan. I did find this green Missoni right away and after a bit of hunting his blue Diane vonFurstenberg dress. spoke to me. I ordered both and was able to get an extra size in the blue dress. With shipping the three dresses came to $220.

The dresses arrived next day (I live in NYC and this service is included) in a hanging bag. Inside the bag were the dresses in drycleaning bags and a return envelop (see below).

I was pretty convinced that the Missioni would be the winner. But when I slipped them on the Missoni was “eh” and the blue one-shoulder number really popped. TIP: Always give yourself options when renting. It’s worth the extra money to make sure you’ll look great for your big event.

After the event, I simply folded the three dress and put them in the white USPS envelop. Postage was included and all I had to do was drop off the dress with my doorman for out mailman to pick up. Easy as 1-2-3. Click-wear-return. Have you ever rented from them? I’d love to hear your experience. As for me, I know I’ll try this again for my next big event. This week we have a great set of bangles to inspire you to link up.

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A portion of the fashion show was sponsored by Rent the Runway. Most of these photos are courtesy of Bellamy Blue NYC.

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Since I almost never have any truly fancy events to attend, there’s really no point in me having any fancy dresses in my closet, so I think if I were invited to an event like that, I would definitely use Rent the Runway!

You look stunning Nicole. That color is gorgeous and you certainly have the body for it!

Believe it or not, I haven’t tried Rent the Runway. $75 for one wear doesn’t make sense to me but I admire the business plan! They carry some major pieces that I normally wouldn’t buy so MAYBE one day!

I would normally spend 300 or so on a party dress and would likely only wear it 2-3 times. It’s about managing closet space and managing trends. I would rent trendier pieces and invest in dresses that can go the distance.

You totally picked the right dress! I’ve been meaning to research info on the Founders of RTR, many moons ago there was a company doing this in Puerto Rico, they did great business out there, I wonder if RTR is affiliated in some way?

Linked up! And thanks for the Wordless Wednesday and again thanks for the FashForward Conference Invite, I greatly enjoyed it, the speakers were super inspiring, and Jill really nailed it!

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Almost two weeks ago I rented a gown from RTR for the Inaugural Ball. Yesterday, Jocelyn contacted me saying that my dress was not available anymore. It made me really disappointed! Megan then told me that I could choose any other dress and they would send me it on time. Of course, the options they had left where not good. So they send me two dresses that I just got today, and both dresses did not fit me well. I called RTR many times, and I also sent them and e-mail. I never received any call or message back. That how this website works. They really do not care about you! The Ball is on Monday, and tomorrow I am going to have to run to the stores to try to find a dress, or I am going to miss the ball. And no one from the RTR cares.